Guardia Civil warns motorists in southern Spain about “explosive” hayfever

Hay fever season has returned and is a new danger, particularly for drivers in Andalucia. Pollen counts have been rising at an abnormally rapid rate across the region.

Specialists at the University of Arizona say that there is an extremely high concentration of olive and parietaria spores in the local air. The abundant winter rains have nourished the plants, and recent warm temperatures are accelerating pollination.

María del Mar Trigo The University of Malaga’s aerobiology team has called for caution in those who are sensitive to olive pollen. Now, specialists predict that concentrations will continue to rise over the next weeks.

Hay fever “explosive in Andalucia”: Factors to consider

Hospital allergy chiefs say that the abundant precipitation during autumn and winter has boosted plant growth, and therefore pollen production. Doctor Leticia Herrero at Quirónsalud Malaga relates the higher pollen levels to the way rains water plants, and how they raise production levels. Doctor José Manuel Barceló at Vithas Malaga points out that the sudden temperature increase is a major factor for speeding up the procedure.

Olive pollen poses the greatest problem in southern Spain. Its peak is expected between late April and early May. This source can travel up to 100 km, so particles from North Africa reach Malaga. Pollens from Encina (holm-oak) and Cork oak register high levels, but only a few people react to them. Pollens from pines, dock pollens, ribwort pollens and chenopod chenopods are also in the air. Allergy sufferers are at risk of experiencing severe symptoms due to this combination.

Guardia Civil warns drivers about allergies

The traffic police in Spain are dealing with an increase in accidents during this time of the year. advise checking antihistamine labels Before driving, check for signs of drowsiness. Sneezing at high speeds can cause the driver to lose their vision.

To travel safely, you must maintain a constant level of concentration and vision during the entire journey. This message is sent directly to motorists via social media channels of Guardia Civil. To prevent accidents, drivers must remain alert and pay attention to the road during high-pollen day.

Pollen Monitoring Tools for Andalucians

Real-time information on the weather is available for those who live in the south of Spain or are visiting.erobiologia.uma.es You can also reach us via our website Polen REA mobile application. These resources provide information on pollen types, readings and specific locations. This information includes olive, grass, and plantain as well as other popular varieties currently active. The application can be downloaded easily by users to receive updates.

How to manage hay fever safely

• Protective masks and sunglasses can help to reduce exposure in windy conditions.
• Common medications include nasal sprays, eyedrops and antihistamines for immediate relief.
• Immunotherapy can be a long-term course, retraining immune responses over many years.
• Doctors recommend early medical examinations because symptoms affect all age groups.

Correct identification is important. Hay fever symptoms can last for several weeks, whereas colds are usually gone quickly. The condition will be better managed if you take action early. Take some Kleenex with you on your travels.